Montadale Legacies Baugh & Dunn Montadales
Mary Ellen and Larry had three daughters, Kathy, Laura Lee and Julie. Each of the daughters were given a registered Montadale ewe lamb on their first birthday, making them stock holders in the family flock. The girls have been showing Montadales their entire lives, including showing at the Missouri State Fair since 1975. According to the sisters, The Missouri State Fair of 1975 was a major highlight for the family as it was the first time Montadales were shown at the fair. The sisters remember many of the Illinois breeders exhibited at the show, including McGrew, Dunseth, Behl, and Ryan hile everyone knows the beginning story of the flocks and more. Missouri breeders included Nordwald, Montadale and how it came to be the spectacular Stumpe, Vehige, and Baugh and Dunn. sheep that it is today, not a lot is said about the individual breeders who have worked diligently to keep the breed Another main event for the family has been the National alive and moving forward. After the losses of some of Montadale Shows and Sales. The sisters remember that the pioneers in the breed over the past couple of years, early on, the Montadale banquet was held on the day of it seemed appropriate to bring those breeders and their the show at The Heritage House in Springfield, Illinois. stories to the forefront. The following is the story of There was always a large crowd and a phenomenal Baugh and Dunn Montadales who are currently, buffet. The sisters always wore the Easter dresses that according to the records of the Montadale Association, their mother, Mary Ellen, had made for them and they the oldest active flock. This is the story of a farm that dressed in the family’s 1976 Vega camper. One of the has remained active and vibrant thanks to strong family other highlights of the event was the Ladies’ Breakfast love and support. held the morning of the sale. In 1972, Kathy was named National Montadale Queen. Following in her footsteps, The Baugh and Dunn farm in Middletown, Missouri, have been Kaylee Niemeier Paredes (2006), Cheyenne has been offering consistent, correct Montadales with Gatson Roberts (2009), Kasey Gatson Ellis (2011), and an emphasis on breed type for over 75 years. The Baugh Abilene Gatson (2013). and Dunn flock was established in 1946 with Olin Baugh registering one ram and six ewes in 1947. The Baughs, Olin and Elizabeth, along with their daughters Mary Ellen and Ann, first showed their Montadales at the 1949 Montgomery County Fair. In 1955, their oldest daughter, Mary Ellen married Larry Dunn who went into partnership with Olin in 1959. Three years later, the flock name was changed to Baugh and Dunn. In the mid to late 60’s Olin and Larry Dunn traded over 100 head of Montadales to a farm in Illinois for grain bins. These bins are still standing on the home farm today. “Avis” as a lamb. Champion at 2018 and 2019 Baugh and Dunn retained five ewes which provided the Missouri State Fairs, sold to Bill Poppen and sire of “Supreme Lady B”, Supreme Champion Ewe at NAILE. foundation of the current flock.
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